South Lopham, Norfolk Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near South Lopham, Norfolk.
Norfolk · England · settlement
Planning applications in South Lopham are administered by Breckland District Council. View the full Breckland District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About South Lopham
South Lopham is a quaint village and civil parish located in Norfolk, covering 7.91 km² (3.05 sq mi) and home to a population of 371, according to the 2001 census. It is part of the Breckland district, making it relevant for those exploring planning applications and development opportunities in the area.
Population: 424 (2021) · Area: 7.9 km²
District: Breckland
Website: http://south-lophampc.norfolkparishes.gov.uk/
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £280,620 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: South Norfolk
- Parliamentary constituency: Waveney Valley
- LSOA: South Norfolk 015E
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near South Lopham.
- Ecology & Wildlife Constraints (keywords: bats, bat survey, bat roost, great crested newt, GCN...)
- Trees & Landscape (keywords: tree preservation order, TPO, arboricultural, tree survey, root protection area...)
- Flood & Drainage (keywords: flood zone 2, flood zone 3, flood risk assessment, FRA, surface water...)
- Heritage & Conservation (keywords: listed building, grade II, grade II*, grade I, conservation area...)
- Green Belt (keywords: green belt, inappropriate development, very special circumstances, openness)
- Highways & Access (keywords: visibility splays, highway authority objection, access arrangement, parking provision, transport statement...)
- Refusal & Risk Indicators (keywords: refusal, delegated refusal, appeal dismissed, overdevelopment, character and appearance...)
- Planning Process & Appeals (keywords: appeal lodged, appeal allowed, appeal dismissed, public inquiry, inspector)
Planning Activity Summary
Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for South Lopham based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
5 planning applications found near South Lopham.
- - 3 Council House, Church Road, South Lopham, Norfolk, IP22 2LN
Electricity Act 1989 - Overhead Line (Exemption) (England & Wales) Regulations 2009 Statutory Instrument 2009 No. 640 Electricity, Paragraph 3 (1) at 3 Council House Church Road South Lopham Diss IP22
Type: Outline | Council: Breckland | Date: 2026-02-11
View full details - - Waveney View Redgrave Road, South Lopham, Diss, Norfolk, IP22 2HL
T1 - Conifer - Remove to ground level.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Breckland | Date: 2025-11-14
View full details - - Peartree Cottage The Street, South Lopham, Diss, Norfolk, IP22 2LH
T2. Robinia - Cut back branches overhanging neighbour's property on the East (Rose Bank) to boundary T3. Walnut - Crown thin by approximately 1/3rd height and radius to match. T4. Yew - Whole crown re
Type: Trees | Council: Breckland | Date: 2024-12-08
View full details - - Rosebank, The Street IP22 2LH
1. Bay Tree - Crown Thin by approx 1/3rd height & radius to match 2. Cherry Plum Tree - Light pruning to maintain shape 3. Yew Tree - Light pruning to maintain shape
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Breckland | Date: 2024-02-28
View full details - - 1, The Cottages The Street, South Lopham, Diss, Norfolk, IP22 2LH
Material change of use of shed for the storage and restoration of vintage vehicles and equipment on the land (personal use) (Retrospective)
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Breckland | Date: 2023-08-04
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A brief summary of South Lopham in Norfolk
South Lopham is a quaint village and civil parish located in Norfolk, covering 7.91 km² (3.05 sq mi) and home to a population of 371, according to the 2001 census. It is part of the Breckland district, making it relevant for those exploring planning applications and development opportunities in the area. The settlement has a population of approximately 424 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Breckland district.
South Lopham covers an area of approximately 7.9 km². The surrounding landscape and character of the area play an important role in how planning applications are assessed by the local authority.
Property prices in South Lopham show an average sale price of £280,620, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes South Lopham a particularly low-crime area.
South Lopham has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: North Lopham, South Lopham. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas are subject to additional scrutiny to preserve the architectural and historic character of the area. Homeowners and developers should be aware that permitted development rights may be restricted.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around South Lopham includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Redgrave and Lopham Fens SSSI; 1 Ancient Woodland site; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Waveney & Little Ouse Valley Fens; 1 Ramsar Wetland Sites: Redgrave & South Lopham Fens. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, South Lopham planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://south-lophampc.norfolkparishes.gov.uk/. Results include full application details, decision status, and the ability to track applications over time and set planning alerts to help you monitor and review pending planning applications.
Planning Activity in South Lopham
In the last 24 months, 5 planning applications were submitted near South Lopham. Of these, 100% were approved.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near South Lopham may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The most common application types near South Lopham were tree works (2), full planning applications (1), outline applications (1). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 2 smaller schemes were submitted.
Nearby Towns
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Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.